10 Ways Fashion Insiders Are Wearing Ankle Boots and Jeans This Fall

There’s one winning outfit combo that never fails: ankle boots and jeans. It’s easy to pull off any time of the year and is a guaranteed way to look stylish. If you’ve already been pairing them with a T-shirt and leather jacket but want to rethink new ways to wear them, we have cool outfit suggestions to try.

To get some fresh ideas on how to wear this classic pairing, we turned to fashion insiders to see how they’re pairing the wardrobe staples. From cropped tanks and trench coats to sweater-vests with cowboy boots, their cool styling tricks are sure to inspire you to wear the closet basics in new ways. Ahead, see eight ways to wear ankle boots with jeans, according to fashion insiders.

Tan jeans are having a moment and are sitting at the top of my fall denim wish list. Style them with a neutral look and two-tone boots.

Mango High Waist Straight Jeans ($60)

BY FAR Karl Two-Tone Leather Ankle Boots ($272)

Lace-up boots are the perfect pairing to straight-leg denim. Add an element of interest by tucking a colorful button-down into the jeans.

Slvrlake London Jeans ($319)

Manu Atelier Lace Up Duck Boots ($605)

Who says white jeans shouldn’t be worn year-round? This outfit definitely makes the case for them to be a seasonless staple.

H&M Straight High Ankle Jeans ($30)

Mango Squared Toe Leather Ankle Boots ($200)

If you’re after a transitional look, opt for a crop top and trench coat with light-wash jeans and sleek black ankle boots.

Levi’s 501 Skinny Jeans ($98)

Zara Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots ($199)

Skinny jeans have never looked so fresh. Tap into this look by pairing them with chunky Chelsea boots and a monochrome look.

Paige Flaunt Denim Accent Jeans ($225)

H&M Leather Chelsea Boots ($119)

While black ankle boots might be the obvious choice, I also love lighter shades like white and buttercream. They look great with denim in shades from light to black washes.

Agolde 90’s Mid Rise Loose Fit Jeans ($198)

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Mango Squared Toe Leather Ankle Boots ($200)

Yep, cowboy boots are here to stay this season. Here’s yet another cool way to wear them—this time around, with black jeans and a sweater vest.

Levi’s Wedgie Icon Fit Jeans ($89.5)

Zara Leather Cowboy Ankle Boots ($90)

Want to tap into the preppy trend that’s everywhere on the fashion scene? Just add a button-down and cable-knit sweater to black jeans and boots.

Levi’s Ribcage Boot Jeans ($98)

Who What Wear Christina Bootie ($139)

Zippered ankle boots have carved themselves out as a new staple and look great paired with relaxed jeans.

Hudson Jeans Holly High-Rise Straight Jean ($195)

Rag & Bone Shiloh Sport Zip Boots ($525)

When in doubt, go for a neutral, tonal look. I happen to think that this black and grey combo will never get tired.

H&M Straight High Waist Jeans ($35)

Dr. Martens 2976 Ys Chelsea Boots ($150)

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